Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Andrew Ballantyne making goaltending decision tough for head coach Brian Passmore
MERRITT - The Centennials started the season with three goaltenders. Andrew Ballantyne, Beau Lane and Stefan Carney. Lane struggled in training camp and didn't look good in the preseason either, putti...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 05, 2024 Ballantyne helping cleanup the Teddies | Merritt Centennials

I·SPARC RISE Organizational Grants tackles obstacles facing Indigenous Youth
Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / DUNCAN - Grants are available for indigenous youth looking to get involved in physical activity and sport but may face challenges preventing them. Obsta...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 05, 2024 BC Flag | CFJC Today

Voght Street Lane/Sidewalk Closed for Pole Replacement
MERRITT - The City of Merritt has announced a lane closure for today Monday, February 5, 2024. BC Hydro crews will be working on replacing poles along Voght Street, near Maxwell Avenue, today from 7:0...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 05, 2024 Construction | CFJC Today

Merritt Centennials Analysis: "Road woes and struggling with the big dogs"
MERRITT - The story of the Centennials this season has been a tale of two themes. On the positive side of things, the Cents are no longer the consistent dead last team in the BCHL as they sit 7th in t...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 05, 2024 Vipers vs Centennials | Zach Amin Photography

GAME DAY: Penticton Vees - (26-7-2-2) at Merritt Centennials - (14-19-3-1)
Players to Watch: Zach Losier seems to score in bunches and he notched one in his return against the Grizzlies. He notched another one last night. We'll see if that gets him hot. Jack Ziliotto has 6 h...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 04, 2024

Fog advisories issued for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
KAMLOOPS - Drivers taking the Coquihalla Highway or Okanagan Connector are encouraged to take it slow Friday (Feb. 2) morning. Environment Canada issued fog advisories for Highway 5 from Kamloops to M...
Aaron Schulze Feb 02, 2024 Highway 5, about 30 kilometres south of Kamloops, looking south at 6 a.m. Friday (Image credit: DriveBC).

Nicola Valley Arts Artisan of the Month - Ki Essentials
MERRITT - Sandy Labermeyer is a Holistic Health Practitioner bringing years of interest and training (Yoga, Aromatherapy, Health Coach- Self Management BC/UVIC and Reflexology) and a personal understa...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 02, 2024

BCHL Announces finalized addition of five Alberta based teams
LANGLEY - The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has made it official. five Alberta-based teams have signed franchise agreements and are now officially members of the league, as of January 31st 202...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 02, 2024 BCHL logo | BCHL.ca

Merritt's fight for financial support continues as Coastal flood watch puts pressure on Federal Government
MERRITT - While Merritt isn't under any sort of flood warning the West Coast continues to be on high alert. The Coastal region of British Columbia continues to stay under flood watch as of Thursday, F...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 01, 2024 Merritt on November 28th with water still visible throughout the City. Phot Credit: Q101 News)

Rainy week comes to a close as dry weather in the forecast for Merritt
MERRITT - After the cold snap that saw temperatures dip into the minus 30's and cars around Merritt struggled to start, the City saw heavy snowfall. This was all followed by a very slushy and rainy we...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 01, 2024 Forecast | Weather.gc.ca
